20-something series: saying "yes"

Since college graduation I have had what feels like 100,000 (and counting) ideas of what I want to do with my life, where to focus my efforts and places to go. It feels like every other day I want to be an artist, write the next great teen adventure novel, dedicate my life to the study of yoga, etc. The term the "Lost" generation has been tossed around frequently about my age group and I agree it's easy to lose myself in what I want to do and where to go.

However I have determined that the best way to figure this out is with a simple "yes." Saying yes at opportunities that have come my way have yielded unexpected and rewarding results--giving great personal growth For example, starting a new career working with children, and joining a local sports team has taught me that I have a large untapped resource of patience for children and that team sports are twenty times more fun than running alone.

Just to clarify, this doesn't mean say yes to every chance that comes your way. But I firmly believe that in meeting new people or trying a different activity, you at least learn more about yourself.

The worst that can happen is realizing what isn't for you, and the best that can happen is self-development. And maybe, like me, you'll discover skills you never thought you had and strength in an unlikely place.